Charles "Chuck" Sedgewick

May 17, 1932 - February 12, 2022

Mr. Charles Sedgewick, age 89, of Grand Haven passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at home. He was born May 17, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and Clara (Houde) Sedgewick. On June 2, 1956, he married Sally Sedgewick in Maloy, Iowa. Chuck was an active member of St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing cards, breeding German Shepherds, watching Turner Classic Movies and EWTN, walking, playing bridge and making homemade Grand Cookies of which he is renown. He was an Army Veteran and a retired electrical engineer from Detroit Edison. He was also an AKC judge of the German Shepherd breed for over 60 years. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and strong faith in God, along with an undying love of German Shepherds. He will be missed by all. As a final gift for the joy the world brought to him, this is his famous Grand Cookie recipe to help others remember that life is a gift. He believed the meaning of life was to believe in something greater than yourself, and try to be the best husband, brother, sister, parent, or friend that you could be. Mix 1 cup oleo or butter with 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of brown sugar. Add 2 eggs – one at a time and a tsp. of vanilla. Add 2 cups of cornflakes, 1 cup coconut flakes and 2 cups oatmeal (uncooked). Sift together 2 cups of flour, ½ tsp. of Baking Soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Roll into small balls and flatten with the bottom of a cup or glass dipped in sugar. Bake for 12 -15 minutes at 350 to 375 degrees on a greased pan. He is survived by four children: Jim (Pat) Sedgewick of Grand Haven, Dr. Jeff (Roya) Sedgewick of Great Falls, VA, Sandra Davis of Denver, CO, and Elizabeth (Dan) Brownell of Hastings; nine grandchildren: Stephanie and Rachel Sedgewick, Justin, Brandon, and Elizabeth Sedgewick, Austin and Kathryn Davis, Emily and Luke Brownell; sister-in-law, Catherine (George) Weatherford; his brother Joseph (Patricia) Sedgewick; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Sally and three siblings: Joan Houde, Thomas Sedgewick, and Richard Sedgewick. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Friday, February 18, 2022, at St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Charles Schwartz officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Thursday, February 17, 2022, at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417 with a rosary at 5:00 PM. Interment will take place in Lakeshore cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Chuck may be given to Right to Life of Michigan. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.